Gates TCK251 Engine Timing Belt Component Kit

Gates TCK251 Timing Belt Kit

The Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit TCK251 is built for engine timing service on select Nissan and INFINITI applications. It combines the timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, and idlers in one OE-style service kit for a complete timing system replacement.

Compatible with 1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX and 1993-1997 INFINITI J30, this kit is designed for technicians and DIY buyers who need a direct-fit timing belt component solution for these vehicles.

Key Features

• Gates PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit
• Part number TCK251
• Includes timing belt, hydraulic tensioner, and 2 idlers
• Timing marks included on the belt
• Black HSN timing belt material
• Modified Curvilinear (III) tooth profile
• 32 mm timing belt width
• 228 teeth on the timing belt
• Installation instructions included
• OE-equivalent service kit for timing system replacement

Product Details

Gates designs PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kits to streamline timing service by grouping the core wear components needed for a complete replacement. The TCK251 kit uses a hydraulic tensioner and matched idlers with a timing belt that includes timing marks for accurate alignment during installation. Gates supplies timing components for a wide range of vehicle applications and builds these kits to OE-equivalent standards for service life, quality, and performance.

This part cross-references Continental TB251K1 for the same application. Search TCK251 when sourcing a timing belt kit for Nissan 300ZX or INFINITI J30 timing service.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy timing belt on a 1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX
• Servicing timing components on a 1993-1997 INFINITI J30
• Addressing belt wear, cracking, or age-related deterioration
• Replacing a weak hydraulic tensioner or worn idlers during timing service
• Restoring proper camshaft and crankshaft timing after scheduled maintenance

Installation Notes

Use the included instructions and instruction sheet number 0098-1482 during installation. Verify engine application before service, and follow factory timing procedures carefully. This kit is listed for vehicles that exclude the cam tensioner hydraulic assembly for interference engine application, so confirm the engine configuration before ordering. Replace related timing components as part of a complete timing service on the Nissan 300ZX or INFINITI J30.

Quality Assurance

Gates is an original equipment manufacturer for vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and its timing component kits are built to OE-equivalent or better standards in service life, quality, and performance. The PowerGrip Premium OE line is engineered for complete timing system replacement and consistent parts sourcing across supported applications.